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Bethany Kendrick Named Director of Communications & External Relations at Missouri Southern State University

August 10, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Bethany Kendrick has been announced as the new Director of Communications & External Relations at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). Kendrick, who begins her duties on August 29, will serve as the […]

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United Airlines Puts Down Deposit on Flying Taxis

August 10, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on United Airlines Puts Down Deposit on Flying Taxis
United paid a $10 million deposit for 100 electric flying taxis being developed by Archer Aviation.

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Elon Musk Sells Nearly $7 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock Amid Twitter Uncertainty

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Sells Nearly $7 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock Amid Twitter Uncertainty
The billionaire suggested the stock sales were aimed at avoiding a fire sale if forced to buy the social-media company.

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BuzzFeed Expects Recession Fears to Pressure Advertising

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BuzzFeed Expects Recession Fears to Pressure Advertising
The digital media company posts 20% rise in revenue, boosted by sponsored-content growth.

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Judge Approves Blue Cross’s $2.67 Billion Antitrust Settlement

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Judge Approves Blue Cross’s $2.67 Billion Antitrust Settlement
The insurers, seeking to resolve a lawsuit filed by employers and individual policyholders, agreed to make payments and change certain practices that allegedly limited competition.

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Microsoft Curbs Spending on Travel, Gatherings in Bid to Reduce Costs

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Curbs Spending on Travel, Gatherings in Bid to Reduce Costs
Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood warned employees to keep an eye on budgets, with some spending on business travel, outside training and company gatherings being targeted in an effort to control costs in the current economic environment.

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Bart Starkey to Serve as Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is pleased to announce Bart Starkey as the new Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport. The position became open upon long-time manager Steve Stockam’s retirement in April of […]

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Ford’s New F-150 Lightning Truck to Get Price Hike

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford’s New F-150 Lightning Truck to Get Price Hike
The car company’s new all-electric truck is getting a price increase fewer than four months after it started shipping to dealerships for the first time.

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Soroptimist International of Joplin Currently Accepting Applications for the Live Your Dream Award®

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin is currently accepting applications for the Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women®. Deadline is November 15, 2022. The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for […]

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Missouri Southern State University Athletics Unveils Local NIL Marketplace Powered by Icon Source

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Southern State University Athletic Department has announced the launch of Icon Suite, an innovative name, image, and likeness tool from Icon Source, the leading digital marketplace connecting brands and athletes […]

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